Getting The Shaft

Editorial Staff

Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 05:42 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Multiple aircraft reported failures of critical shafts, including those in fuel systems, landing gear, turbochargers, and magnetos.
These shaft failures frequently resulted in significant operational problems such as engine power loss, inability to select fuel tanks, or compromised component integrity.
Causes varied from potential design flaws (e.g., weaker new-style landing gear shafts) to environmental factors (e.g., ice buildup causing stiff fuel selector valves).

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Cessna U206E Stationair

Broken Fuel Selector Shaft

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